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Contests & Competitions

Creative Shearing Competition

Updated for 2026 Join us for our fifth annual creative shearing competition. Not everyone can shear ...

Fine Arts Competition

Updated for 2026 This competition encourages artists to participate in the Festival with their entr ...

Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon

Updated for 2026 A skillathon provides youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills acq ...

Junior Spinning Competition

Updated for 2026 The Junior Spinning Competition is for anyone 18 years old or younger (as of Janua ...

Lead Line Competition

Updated for 2026 The Lead Line Competition is a contest intended to show the relationship between t ...

Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador Competition

Updated for 2026 The 2026 Maryland Sheep & Wool Ambassador will represent the Maryland Sheep Br ...

Sheep Photo Competition

Updated for 2026 This competition is intended to encourage photographers to explore the beauty of s ...

Sheep To Shawl Competition

Updated for 2026 Six team members - one shearer, one fiber prep person, three spinners, and one wea ...

Skein & Garment Competition

Updated for 2026 This competition features a wide range of items handcrafted by spinners, knitters, ...

Youth Conservationist Program

Updated for 2026 The Youth Conservationist Program (YCP) strives to connect aspiring youth with est ...

Food at the Festival

Shepherds Appreciation Dinner

Updated for 2026 Join us for a special dinner honoring our shepherds, hosted with the Maryland Shee ...

Free Events & Demos

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Updated for 2026 You are invited to visit the Main Exhibition Annex any time between 9:00 a.m. and ...

Hands-On Learning in the Main Exhibition Annex

New for 2026 Try something new β€” no experience required. The Main Exhibition Annex is your pla ...

Maryland Make It With Wool Fashion Show

Updated for 2026 The annual Make It With Wool (MIWW) competition is a national competition dedicate ...

NjΓΆrΓ°r’s Wanderers

Updated for 2026 NjΓΆrΓ°r's Wanderers returns to Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! We are an expe ...

Parade of Sheep Breeds

Updated for 2026 The Parade of Breeds is one of the highlights and unique offerings of the Maryland ...

Sheep Breeds Display

Updated for 2026 The Sheep Breeds display offers a rare opportunity to view up close and learn abou ...

Sheep Shearing Demonstrations

Updated for 2026 The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is pleased to have Emily Chamelin of Westmi ...

Sheepdog Demonstrations

Updated for 2026 The Sheepdog Demonstrations at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival are always a ...

Spin-In

Updated for 2026 Bring your spinning wheel, spindle, or charka and join our fun and FREE gathering ...

Shows & Sales

Auction of Handspun Handwoven Shawls

Updated for 2026 Once a year, sheep breeders, shearers, spinners, and weavers from up and down the ...

Fiber Arts Equipment Auction

Updated for 2026 The Fiber Arts Equipment Auction at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival has been ...

Fleece Show & Sale

Updated for 2026 The Festival’s Fleece Show & Sale brings together shepherds and fiber artist ...

Sheep Shows

Updated for 2026 Saturday, May 2, 2026 Saturday Morning Ring 1 Black Border Leicester Corriedal ...

2026 Catalog Cover Artist Andrea Wisnewski

Find out more about our 2026 cover artist Andrea Wisnewski.

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LOST AND FOUND!2026 MD Sheep & Wool If you lost an item at the Festival please contact gro.loowdnapeehs@ofni. We do have a few items that were left behind and will work with you to determine if any of them are yours! Glasses, wallets, journal, necklace, scarf, etc., etc. We'd like to see you reunited!! ... See MoreSee Less
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πŸ‘ All the final details are coming together and we are excited to see everyone!!! Please expect heavy traffic on Sat am, so plan ahead! SO much to see and do all weekend! Come out and support local, small, creative owned businesses and agriculture at the #mdsw sheepandwool.org ... See MoreSee Less
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πŸ‘βœ‚οΈ For Saturday only come out and witness the premiere blade shearer in the United States come and ply his trade for the shearing demonstrations. The Festival is honored to welcome back Kevin Ford for one day only to show off his skill with the blades and answer questions about shearing, animal care and handling and wool. If you want to meet a master craftsman plan to come see Kevin this Saturday in the Rabbit barn at 11:00 and 2:00. πŸ‘βœ‚οΈ Live Shearing Demos in the Rabbit Barn! βœ‚οΈπŸ‘ πŸ“ Rabbit Barn πŸ—“οΈ Saturday & Sunday ⏰ 11:00 AM & 2:00 PMπŸ‘‰more info available here sheepandwool.org/festival/sheep-shearing-demonstrations #MDSheepAndWool #ShearingDemo #FiberArts #FarmLife #DidYouKnow ... See MoreSee Less
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